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🚀 v4.0

Repository: awesome-android-root/awesome-android-root

Compare: 3.0...4.0

:warning: Important

All entries that were not updated after 31st December 2024 have been removed in order to keep this resource up-to-date and free from unmaintained projects

📖 New & Expanded Rooting Guides

Universal Rooting Guide

  • Complete rewrite of the core rooting guide covering superuser privileges, system-level control, data loss warnings, warranty implications, and security risks.

Magisk Guide (New Dedicated Page)

  • Comprehensive Magisk documentation covering systemless root, Magic Mount overlay, boot/init_boot patching, and Zygisk injection.

KernelSU Guide (New Dedicated Page)

  • Covers GKI vs LKM installation modes, Advanced App Profiles for granular per-app root permissions, and superior detection hiding.

APatch Guide (New Dedicated Page)

  • Documents APatch compatibility: ARM64 only, Linux kernel 3.18 to 6.12, with practical target of Android 10+.

LSPosed/Xposed Guide (New Dedicated Page)

  • Documents LSPosed as the modern Xposed successor for Android 8.1-15, leveraging Zygisk for systemless hooks while maintaining Play Integrity compatibility.
  • Important note about using the JingMatrix LSPosed fork since the original project is no longer maintained, providing continued Android 14-15 updates.

Device-Specific Guides (New)

Samsung Galaxy Root Guide

  • Master guide to root Samsung Galaxy devices
  • ⚠️ Critical One UI 8 warning: One UI 8 (Android 16) eliminates bootloader unlocking support on Samsung Galaxy devices, affecting S25 series, Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and all devices updated to One UI 8.

Xiaomi Root Guide

  • Complete Xiaomi guide covering Mi Account binding, SIM requirements, and the bootloader unlock waiting period.
  • Guidance on init_boot vs boot partition for Android 13+ GKI devices.

Additional Device Guides

  • Guides added for Pixel, OnePlus, Nothing, and more devices.

📱 New Apps & Modules Added

- Now includes 450+ apps and modules, with a focus on privacy, security, and utility enhancements for rooted users.

🔧 Infrastructure & Quality of Life

Labeling System Improvements

  • Consistent tagging across all entries:
  • FOSS / Proprietary for licensing
  • [M] = Magisk Module, [K] = KernelSU Module, [LSP] = LSPosed Module
  • 🌱 = Available on F-Droid / IzzyOnDroid
  • ⭐ = Community-recommended (most popular/trusted in category)

F-Droid Ecosystem Recommendation

  • New recommendation section for privacy-friendly installs via the F-Droid ecosystem, featuring Droid-ify client and IzzyOnDroid repo.

📋 FAQ & Troubleshooting (New Section)

  • Complete Android rooting FAQ with step-by-step solutions and emergency fixes for beginners and experts, updated for Android 14/15 in 2026.

New Contributors

Full Changelog: https://github.com/awesome-android-root/awesome-android-root/compare/3.0...4.0

Source: README.md, updated 2026-03-28